Why Connection Still Matters at Work |
"Emails and messages alone can’t replace the human connections that fuel true productivity," says Dean Perry in a new article in Psychology Today. Speaking from experience going back to her very first job, Perry makes the case for in-person engagement in the office. "Impact isn’t measured by clicks but by connections—like all-hands meetings, hallway conversations, and one-on-one chats. These interactions keep us engaged and thriving as a team," she says.
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| Bringing a Veteran’s Global Perspective to Nursing |
During his 30 years of military service in the US Marine Corps, Frankie Farmakis witnessed the differences across international health care systems and was exposed to cultural contexts across the globe. In this next chapter of his career, Farmakis applies these experiences to the field of nursing.
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CPH faculty and staff shared their expertise and collaborated with colleagues at the American Public Health Association meeting in Minneapolis last month. More than 14 students and faculty represented CPH through posters and presentations, as well as a busy booth promoting our programs and research. Start planning now for APHA 2025, which will be held on our doorstep in Washington, DC!
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Post-Election Resources from President Washington’s Recent Email |
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George Mason University is a place that lives by its motto, “Freedom and Learning.” As each of us processes the election, know that regardless of where you land on the results, this university has resources and supports for you. That is our job: to prepare students to take on the challenges of their time. To that end, we offer the following:
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Congratulations to CPH faculty who received funding from the Virginia Center on Aging to support their innovative research:
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Li-Mei Chen, Social Work, for her one-year project: “Immersive Training: Enhancing Relationship-Centered Care in Nursing Homes through VR.”
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Alicia Hong, HAP, for her one-year project: “Bridging the Gap: Enhancing ADRD Awareness Early Detection and Care through Community Health Worker Training in Underserved Minority Populations.”
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Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is looking for scientific reviewers. Consider becoming one!
Click here to find out more.
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Rethinking Race and Ethnicity in Biomedical Research outlines 9 actionable recommendations and associated resources for advancing the responsible use of race and ethnicity.
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For Spring 2025, all course shells will be hosted in Blackboard by default. If you would you like to teach in Canvas in Spring 2025, complete the Canvas Opt-In (Spring 2025) form.
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Conflict to Conversation: Introducing Verbal Aikido for CPH Faculty and Staff |
November 18, 2024 | 9:00 am - 10:15 am* | Multipurpose Room
November 19, 2024 | 10:00 am - 11:15 am* | Zoom
* Note Updated Time: The session has been extended to provide an opportunity to meet CPH Chief Business Officer Anthony Piantieri.
Learn about the practice of Verbal Aikido® in this introductory session hosted by Sarah Atif, University Ombuds Office. Verbal Aikido® is an effective and peaceful means to deal with verbal attacks and negativity. VA practice aims at creating a safe space to gradually engage in conflict, to understand conflict dynamics and look at the constructive side of conflict.
This professional development event will be offered twice:
Register for the November 18 in-person session
Register for the November 19 online session
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Voting for Staff Council Now Open |
Staff Council elections for the 2024-26 term are now open. Classified Staff, A/P Faculty, research staff, and wage staff are eligible to vote. Since this newsletter goes to more than Staff, the link to vote is not included. Find the link to vote in an email to be sent by Lisa Joyner this week.
Voting closes on Monday, December 9 at 5 pm. Elected Staff Council members will be announced the afternoon of December 13.
Bylaws
Remember, Staff Council cannot officially operate until the bylaws are ratified. Vote to ratify the bylaws. Vote today!
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Newsletter Holiday Schedule |
The newsletter will take the holidays off along with the faculty and staff. We still need to plan for content during these times, however.
Please note the following schedule for November/early December publication and plan to send your news accordingly.
Newsletter dates:
11/18 (content due 11/13)
11/25: NO NEWSLETTER (Thanksgiving)
12/02 (content due 11/27—but since that’s during the break, please think about content the week before)
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Clear the Air(ways): Flu, RSV, COVID, and Pneumonia Vaccine Clinic |
November 12, 2024 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | Population Health Center
CPH is proud to partner with the University to offer a free vaccination clinic.
Still need to get your COVID, Flu, RSV, or Pneumonia vaccination? CPH is partnering with Employee Health & Well-Being to offer free vaccinations.
All George Mason employees and family members are encouraged to attend.
Pre-registration is required.
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December 10, 2024 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | The HUB, Corner Pocket
Come celebrate the end of the semester and the holiday season in your tackiest holiday sweater with fellow CPH faculty and staff at The HUB Corner Pocket Game Room. We'll have private access to billiards, table tennis, arcade games, VR games, video games, board games and more! Food, beer, and wine will be provided!
Please RSVP by December 3.
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HAP is in the lead with OSA running second. Janusz Wojtusiak had the most steps for an individual this past week.
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Participants may walk anywhere, anytime, within the weekly time frames, counting their steps, and then report their CPH unit affiliation along with the steps they’ve walked.
At the end of the semester, the unit with the most steps (proportionally) will be awarded a prize and take the trophy! Report your steps by noon on the Monday after each Monday-through-Sunday challenge week.
Report November 4 - 10 steps by 12:00 pm TODAY, November 11.
Bookmark this link to report your steps and get stepping!
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Every Tuesday | 12:00 pm | Peterson 2800
Join us for CPH yoga on Tuesdays! You are welcome to stay for as much or as little of the class as you are able and we hope to see many of you there! If you have any questions, please contact Cathy Tompkins.
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Public Health in Practice Walks |
Every Thursday | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | Peterson Lobby
Walk with your CPH colleagues! Get updates or schedule an impromptu walk through our walking group on MS Teams.
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